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LGuyanS1551813v1.pdf
S Guyans’ Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period 24 January 1943 to 17 Mar 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 [O] AFU), RAF Marham (1483 Gunnery Flight), RAF…

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SBriarsRA1299161v1.pdf
Starts with tribute to crew and has colour photograph of a 617 Squadron Lancaster over Lincoln. Writes of his joining the RAF, selection as an air gunner and his basic training. Goes on with description of gunnery training, before going to OTU at RAF…

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Waterfall over rocks with trees in t he background. Captioned 'Falls on river Tromie Kingussie'.

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Round stone building with bushes growing on top. Captioned 'The Cairn. Culloden Moor - near Inverness'.

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Terry writes home of his first operation and his social life.

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Terry writes about his arrival at Dalcross (RAF Inverness). He is very impressed with the accommodation and food.

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Terry writes to his parents about his journey to his posting at RAF Dalcross.

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AGoodallOR190510.mp3
Oscar was born in Australia. His father was a machine gunner - he was wounded seven times and died from his wounds two months before Oscar was born. His example influenced him to join the Royal Air Force. As an Air Cadet Corps member, he went to…

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